Category: United States
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Protecting Equality in the U.S. for 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking U.S. statute that protects individuals from gender discrimination. No person in the United States should, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance,” the law states*.…
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Plants for Pollinators on U.S. Highways
A new federal grant program aims to attract pollinators to millions of acres along American roads. The Invasive Plant Removal Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will assist government officials and Native American tribes in eradicating invasive plants and replacing them with native grasses. Pollinators help keep ecosystems healthy. However, wild pollinators, including…
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Traveling to Sleep: The Rise of Sleep Tourism
You’ve probably heard a woman who just became a mother say that the gift she wanted most was a weekend at a hotel to sleep throughout her stay. Well, the desire of mothers is becoming a trend. The so-called “sleep tourism” has been growing in popularity for a few years now, with an increasing number…
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Have You Heard of Pickleball?
Pickleball has been growing so much as a recreational sport in the United States that if you haven’t heard about it yet, stop everything and read this text until the end. First of all, you should know that the sport is not only growing as recreation. There is a professional Pickleball league, just like baseball,…
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IMF: Global Recession May Be Coming 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday, October 11, downgraded its global growth projections for next year, warning the world of a possible recession if high inflation is not managed appropriately by policymakers. The negative assessment was detailed in the “World Economic Outlook” report published by the Fund. Persistent supply chain disruptions caused mainly by…
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United States Advances Toward Climate Goals
Since the U.S. Congress passed historic climate legislation in August, both the American government and the private sector have been building on that progress with more commitments and actions toward clean energy. “No one can doubt any longer that the climate crisis is real, and we are beginning to respond to it,” President Biden said…
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Brazil and the US Sign Customs Recognition Agreement
Brazil and the US have signed a mutual recognition agreement that will allow certified Brazilian companies to export more efficiently.
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The U.S. Records Increase in Latino Surnames
Changes in the most common surnames in the United States reflect the country’s growing diversity. The most common names in the United States are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown, and Jones. But Latino names now occupy three positions on the list of the top 10 surnames from the U.S. Census Bureau. Garcia is the sixth most…
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A Unified Action Against Hate and Violence
“We need to come together against the violence fueled by hate,” said President Biden on September 15, as he gathered community, government, and religious leaders at the White House to build bridges and confront hate and division. The United We Stand Summit of the Biden-Harris administration was held on the 59th anniversary of the bombing…
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Blue Star Families and Washington Nationals Announce Partnership to Support Military Families
Blue Star Families (BSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Washington Nationals on military-focused programming. Through their Nats on Base initiative, the Nationals aim to provide year-round experiences that contribute to the quality of life for…